Policy 2016

Maintain regular state-level review of technology-related legislation and policies on education standards, access and infrastructure to ensure these policies are adequate, aligned, necessary and integrated.

Making online content accessible for students with disabilities is not easy, but it is the law. As deficiencies have resulted in lawsuits and costly resolutions, more-specific legislation has emphasized that all students need greater access to digital resources. This policy brief reviews the legal landscape and offers recommendations for how states, state agencies, colleges and schools can comply with federal and state disability laws.